Kindergarten—known in Chinese as 幼稚園—marks a child’s first structured encounter with education outside the family. Far more than a place for songs and naps, kindergarten environments ignite curiosity, ...

Plant cells have several structures not found in other eukaryotes. In particular, organelles called chloroplasts allow plants to capture the energy of the Sun in energy-rich molecules; cell walls ...

Plant breeding is the production of plants by selective mating or hybridization. It is the traditional mechanism for producing new varieties of plants for horticulture and agriculture. Rice taste ...

Plants are amazing! Especially when we look at their life cycle, from first growth to reproduction. It all starts with a seed that cracks open and starts to grow when it has the right amount of ...

Wisteria should be pruned regularly and is better suited for growing on a strong arbor or trellis. Roses are incredibly romantic, so why shouldn't you plant a line of shrubby roses or a trellised ...

Whether you’re planting in your yard, on a windowsill, or in a public space, you can help create more bird-friendly habitats with native plants. Find the best plants for your area (and where to get ...

Animation in the classroom is an exciting way of helping students learn! Teachers can show fun animations to explain ideas, like how plants grow or how the solar system works. The Science Behind the ...

They’re also learning foundational math—what looks like everyday, messy child’s play is in fact an important stepping stone toward kindergarten preparedness. “When children are dividing sticks amongst ...

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